Health appraisal guidelines for day camps and resident camps

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that specific guidelines be e stablished for precamp health appraisals of young people in day and residen t camps. Camp guidelines also should include reference to health maintenanc e, storage and administration of medication, and emergency medical services . Although camps have diverse environments, there are general guidelines that apply to all situations, and specific recommendations are appropriate unde r special conditions.